Overview

The Culinary Training Program is designed to give those with no experience, an opportunity to learn a new career skill and gain employment as a prep cook or other basic kitchen position in a commercial food operation. Class is comprised of 3 months of hands on training in both the classroom and practical hands on food preparation. Meals produced are consumed at the South Napa homeless shelter and by the students themselves.

Intensive and complete

Students receive 200 hours of hands-on training in the basics of cooking, food preparation, sanitation, and restaurant operations providing them with classroom and practical kitchen experience in both a classroom and a real working commercial kitchen. The program is taught by a professional chef/instructor who brings 30 years of certified professional culinary experience and 10 years of University-based teaching experience to the table.

Connected to the community

The Culinary Training Program is supported and advised by professional Chefs and restaurant owners in Napa Valley, and our kitchen is shared with other professionals which allows students to observe and participate with other chefs events and preparations.

Quick Facts

  • Assisting in the feeding of Napa's homeless population
  • 200 hours of instruction
  • 4 hours a day, 4 days a week with additional learning opportunities
  • Covering all aspects of the industry
  • Assist with job placement

Contact

Program Director:
Chef Michael Paik
707.253.6100

Culinary Training Program
2310 Laurel St., Suite 1
Napa, CA 94559